New Brief
“Force Multiplier"
New Brief
“Force Multiplier"
Learn how ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways.
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Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low
Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...
“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways
ICE could distribute between $1.4 billion and $2 billion to local and state law enforcement agencies in 2026, adding thousands of...
Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger
This fact sheet highlights both the essential contributions of Black immigrants and the urgent need to protect these communities from harmful enforcement practices.
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security
FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax
Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief
The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.
Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low
Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...
“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways
ICE could distribute between $1.4 billion and $2 billion to local and state law enforcement agencies in 2026, adding thousands of...
Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger
This fact sheet highlights both the essential contributions of Black immigrants and the urgent need to protect these communities from harmful enforcement practices.
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security
FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax
Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief
The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.
